Service manual

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SATO M-8485Se Standard Print Engine
Service Manual
Overview and Specifications
1.1 Overview
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Section
The sections in this manual cover the following:
• Section 1. Overview and Specifications
• Section 2. Configuration
• Section 3. Interface Specifications
• Section 4. Electrical Checks and Adjustments
• Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments
• Section 6. Replacement Procedures
• Section 7. Factory Resets
• Section 8. Troubleshooting
• Section 9. Optional Accessories
• Section 10. Parts list
The SATO M-8485Se Service Manual provides information for installing and
maintaining M-8485Se Thermal Transfer Print Engines. Step-by-step
maintenance instructions are included in this manual with typical problems and
solutions. It is recommended that you become familiar with each section in this
manual before installing and maintaining the printer.
The SATO M-8485Se Print Engines are designed to be integrated into high
performance on-site labeling systems. All printer parameters are user
programmable, using front panel controls and DIP switches. All popular bar
codes and 14 human-readable fonts, including a vector font, are resident in
memory providing literally thousands of type styles and sizes.
The M-8485Se with its 203 dpi head provides an economical labeling solution
for most applications. It will print on labels from 1 inch wide x .25 inches long
to 5.25 inches wide x 14 inches long using internal memory. Labels up to 5.25
inches wide x 49.2 inches long can be printed by installing a PCMCIA memory
card option. The maximum print width is 5.0 inches.